The Hits Album: The Electronic Album - 80 massive synth-pop and electro-dance classics to get your feet moving, including: Soft Cell, Simple Minds, The Cure, Tears For Fears, Japan, The Human League, Donna Summer and many more! 4CDs packaged in an attractive fold out card digipack.

As Billboard magazine's dance music columnist, Brian Chin had a ringside seat for the dance scene of the '80s, an era when the word "disco" fell into disrepute, but producers and artists just kept on making music with a steady, loping beat that clubgoers could dance to. Chin compiled and annotated this collection, part of Hip-O Records' discount-priced Gold series of two-disc compilations. In his liner notes, Chin provides a history of the decade in dance that properly mentions plenty of artists – among them stars like Michael Jackson and George Michael, and dance favorites like Tom Tom Club and the Weather Girls – not included on the album.

"A selection of rare, classic and collectable Funk, Latin, Disco and Jazz that filled the floor of this legendary Soho nightspot, defined a generation and influenced the world." "The Wag is the dog's bow-wow. Back in the 80's when I toured the UK I was introduced to the Wag and it became my fave hang. The joint had style and substance." - David Bowie "I brought my new wife Patty to London to see the sights. Number one was The Houses of Parliament, number two was Westminster Cathedral and number three was the Wag Club." - Keith Richards "I love The Wag. Why aren't there more clubs like it? Always cutting edge." - Joe Strummer For the first time ever, the musical legacy of feted London nightclub and 'haven for misfits' The Wag is explored over 4 discs with a selection of remastered rare, classic and collectible funk, Latin, disco, hip hop and jazz that filled the floor. Released on via Harmless records and curated by Chris Sullivan - a musician, journalist and most importantly, the Wag's founder, director, promoter, designer and booker for its entire run of 18 years. Music explored on this box set covers a period from the Wag's inception in 1983 to 1987, and although the club was an integral early proponent in the acid house explosion and continued to support electronic music until its close in 2001. Featuring sleeve notes from Chris Sullivan, this is a must have set for fans of the scene.

"Up All Night" is an album by the all-female pop group Pajama Party, released in 1989. The group was known for their upbeat sound, blending pop and dance elements, and they gained popularity during the late 1980s. The album features catchy tracks that capture the energetic and playful spirit of the era. Some standout songs include the title track "Up All Night," as well as "DJ's Got the Beat." The music often revolves around themes of fun, nightlife, and youthful exuberance, making it a great representation of late '80s pop culture.

The self-titled debut album by Company B, released in 1987, is a significant entry in the freestyle music genre, blending dance, pop, and electronic elements. The album features their hit single "Fascinated," which became a staple of the freestyle movement and received extensive radio play. With catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms, the album captures the vibrant sound of the late '80s dance scene. Other notable tracks include "Company B" and "I'm So Hot for You." The group's infectious sound and energetic performances helped them gain a loyal following during that era.

Diving deep into the archives of Sony CBS and BMG, we have managed to compile a 3 hour set now available on 3 CD's. The selection runs from very slow (Marvin Gaye), to very fast ending with the Weather Girls

2014 remastered and expanded two CD edition of her 1988 album originally a UK-only release that marked Zadora's return to the pop/dance fold after achieving credibility with her readings of R&B standards. The Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis' production is slick at times but the songs are well-crafted. Up-tempo numbers comprise with the understated 'Still Remembered' and pulsating 'Dance Out of My Head' making the strongest impressions. However, it's the ballads that Zadora is most comfortable with, and the standout is 'Since I've Been Lovin' You.' a calming number built simply on keyboard layering's and Zadora's vocal, it exemplifies her penchant for subtle R&B styling's and strays from the massive production of several other cuts. 'Silence' is a close match, demonstrating her proficiency in the soprano range. The track listing is evenly split between energetic dance-pop numbers and sullen R&B ballads. From the kinetic, catchy 'Laughin' at You' to the pensive, romantic 'Since I've Been Lovin' You,' this set effectively captures many moods in one listen. The bonus disc includes rare tracks and remixes.

An infectious update of the classic synth-pop most famous earlier in the decade, Information Society's self-titled debut sounds most similar to British groups like ABC and Pet Shop Boys, though hits like "What's on Your Mind," "Walking Away," and the cover of "Lay All Your Love on Me" manage to inject the affair with elements of industrial dance and hip-hop. All in all, it's a much better album than expected from the group many dismissed as mere one-hit wonders.

Now, for the first time ever, “Exposure”, the debut album from Expose, has been digitally remastered and expanded. Originally released in 1987, “Exposure” (US #16) reached gold sales status in the US, re-introduced dance music to US radio stations after nearly a decade, and was responsible for crossing over the Freestyle sound to a broader audience. A total of seven singles were lifted from the album including the blockbuster hits ‘Point Of No Return’ (US #5, 1987), ‘Come Go With Me’ (US #5, 1987), ‘Let Me Be The One’ (US # 7, 1987), and the chart-topping smash ‘Seasons Change’ (US #1, 1987).Expose were the first female group to have four Top 10 singles from a debut album hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This 2 CD deluxe edition features 29 tracks including the original 10-song album alongside 19 bonus tracks, 8 of which appear on CD for the first time.

Limited 13 disc (10 CDs + three NTSC/Region 0 DVDs) box set. The definitive collection from the pop princess presented in a beautiful 12" x 12" coffee table book. This is Debbie's first-ever full career retrospective celebrating 30 years (1987-2017), and includes over 200 tracks. All the classic hits including 'Shake Your Love', 'Foolish Beat', 'Only In My Dreams', 'Electric Youth', 'You're The One That I Want', 'Lost In Your Eyes' and many more. Includes eight classic albums - Out Of The Blue, Electric Youth, Anything Is Possible, Body Mind Soul, Think With Your Heart, Deborah, M.Y.O.B. and Ms. Vocalist. Also includes a remix CD - featuring classic 12-inch mixes from Shep Pettibone, Steve 'Silk' Hurley, Masters At Work, Harding/Curnow, Junior Vasquez and more - plus the Stage, Screen & Beyond CD - featuring sought-after rarities from throughout Debbie's career plus exclusive, previously unheard new recordings. The DVDs contain classic videos and live concerts (from Nashville and Tokyo) plus exclusive bonus footage. The lavish 12" x 12" book packaging includes a 32-page 'scrapbook' containing rare and unseen pictures personally chosen by Debbie plus Debbie's own in-depth commentary and a brand new interview with producer Fred Zarr.

Now, for the first time ever, What You Dont Know, the second album from EXPOSÉ, has been digitally remastered and expanded. The 3 CD deluxe edition of What You Dont Know follows the success of Exposure the debut album from EXPOSÉ which was also released on the Cherry Pop label and continues to be a strong seller.

Latin Freestyle was a dizzying, passionate, ultra-modern music. It was the aural equivalent of a can of thirst-quenching Quatro or a Spanish Harlem dance-off, and it became the electronically constructed bridge between disco and house.
Freestyle grew out of the electro sound of the early 80s, combined clean staccato rhythms with morse code synth hooks, and topped them off with emotive, usually female, frequently Latina vocals. There was plenty more going on besides: proto-house piano lines, Cuban percussion, high emotion and synth hooks to die for.

‘Next Wave Acid Punx’ is a 38 track journey across nearly 40 years of dark club music compiled and curated by Berlin-based Musician and DJ, Luca Venezia aka Curses. Inviting friends with a like-minded affection for an 80s rooted sound, and diving deep into his record collection, Curses has put together a three CD/double vinyl set that takes us from music by Colourbox and Suicide to EBM pioneers, Front 242 through to recent club hits from Zombies in Miami, and 12 brand new, totally exclusive tracks from the likes of Shubostar, Chinaski, and Curses himself.

Mel & Kim can thank their success on the team of Stock, Aitken & Waterman, who were also the producers that brought the world the likes of Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley in the late '80s. Mel & Kim were, however, the least talented of their stablemates, a fact that becomes very obvious on their debut album F.L.M. This is one of the more insipid examples of '80s dance-pop. The songwriting is Stock, Aitken, and Waterman's weakest, and the limited vocal ability of the Appleby sisters is very apparent. Even for writers and producers of eminently disposable pop music, the three-person team have outdone themselves on this completely forgettable album.